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Malabrigo Rasta

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Malabrigo Rasta
Malabrigo Rasta
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Malabrigo Rasta
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  • Reviewers describe the yarn as so soft and squishy, with a pleasant feel as you work it up
  • Many buyers report that Rasta knits up quickly, making it a favourite for fast projects
  • Customers say it suits hats, cowls and chunky beanies, and is a favourite for those makes
  • A wide range of gorgeous colourways, with one reviewer naming archangel as a favourite
  • Reviewers say the fabric holds up well for a single-ply yarn, staying durable in wear
"Rasta is one of my top favorite yarns. I make hats and cowls with it. It's soft, easy to work with - I usually use size 13 needles with it. The colors are beautiful; my favorite is archangel. It blocks nicely with little to no rolling. Try it out, it's wonderful!"
Treehouse S.
100% Merino Wool, 82m (90yds)/150g (5.29oz), Super Chunky

Product Description

Malabrigo Rasta is a superchunky, slightly felted 100% merino wool, available in a range of Malabrigo's most breathtaking colours. Perfect for hats, scarves, cardigans and jumpers, Rasta can be knitted into just about anything. Even shawls, cowls or chunky socks! Rasta's hand dyed in small batches, so make sure you buy enough yarn for your project to keep the colourways consistent. Malabrigo yarn is hand-dyed, meaning that each beautiful skein is unique. As a result, there may be variations in colour between skeins of the same shade.

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Summary

Reviewers describe this yarn as soft and squishy, with one saying it is "so soft and squishy" and ideal for winter woolies. Customers say the colours are stunning and beautiful, and several praise the range on offer. One buyer is using it for beanies, and another notes there is no shedding.

Best Features

  • Soft, squishy feel customers describe
  • Luxurious, dreamy softness reviewers love
  • Vibrant, beautiful colour range
  • Hand-dyed colours praised by reviewers
  • Knits up fast for quick projects

Quality Feedback

  • Reviewers describe the yarn as soft but durable, with rich and gorgeous colours.
  • Stitches look very defined and the finished piece looks professional, according to one reviewer.
  • Quality described as excellent, with one reviewer calling the wool lovely and great to knit with.
  • Reviewers mention a bright, bold range of gorgeous colourways that knit beautifully.
  • Reviewers say it knits up quickly, making for speedy projects.

Top Quotes

"Knits up very evenly and looks professional. Finished scarf is amazing."
"I loved the hand dyed colors and the chunky feel of the yarn. It was beautiful."
"This is a joy to work with! It's so soft and the colours are incredible."
"Have enjoyed knitting with it and am using my first cowl scarf as a test piece to embroidery on to it and needle felt other yarns onto it."
"You won’t be able to knit wool/acrylic after you use this amazing yarn."

Specifications

Brand: Malabrigo
Blend: 100% Merino Wool
Yarn Weight: Super Chunky
Net Weight: 150g (5.29oz)
Tension: 10 stitches, 18 rows to 10cm/4"
Recommended Crochet Hook: 9.00mm (M) - 12.00mm (O)
Care Instructions: Do Not Bleach, Do Not Iron, Do Not Tumble Dry, Dry Clean in Certain Solvents, Dry Flat, Hand Wash
Craft: Crochet, Knitting
Length: 82m (90yds)
Recommended Needles: 9.00mm (US 13) - 12.00mm (US 17)

Most people ask about

What colours does Malabrigo Rasta come in?

Reviewers describe an enormous choice of colourways, and one says archangel is their favourite. Another reviewer finds the Belgian chocolate shade a little more burgundy in person, which they describe as a lovely autumn colour.

What projects do people make with Malabrigo Rasta?

Many customers say it is a go-to for hats and cowls, and one reviewer calls it an excellent choice for knitting hats. Other reviewers mention knitting a cardigan and a sweater with it, and one says they test swatches with it before starting a project.

How does Malabrigo Rasta feel to knit and wear?

Reviewers describe the yarn as soft, squishy and not itchy, and several say it is a dream to work with. Customers say it is easy to handle, which makes it a pleasant choice for people who enjoy knitting by hand.

How does Malabrigo Rasta block and knit up?

One reviewer says it blocks nicely with little to no rolling. Another says their cardigan knit up beautifully, and reviewers generally describe the results as lovely.

Does Malabrigo Rasta hold up well over time?

Reviewers describe the fabric as holding up surprisingly well, and one says the yarn is soft but durable. Customers say the colours stay rich and gorgeous in finished pieces.

Malabrigo Rasta Yarn: Soft, Squishy and Full of Gorgeous Colour

Malabrigo Rasta is the kind of yarn knitters reach for again and again. Customers say it feels good as you're working it up, and many describe it as one of their favourite chunky yarns.

Reviewers describe the colour range as one of the best parts. There are so many gorgeous colourways to choose from, and several customers say the shades are rich and beautiful in person. Hand-dyed skeins mean each one has its own character, so it's worth buying enough for your project to keep the colour consistent.

What it's like to knit with

Customers say it's squishy and so soft, and that it knits up fast, which makes it a joy for weekend projects. One reviewer notes that it stays easy to work with throughout, and another says the fabric holds up surprisingly well for a single ply. Your hands will love it, and so will your progress count!

Projects it suits

Chunky beanies are a clear favourite. Several reviewers have made them as gifts, using several colours at once. Hats and cowls come up again and again, and one customer knitted a cardigan with it and found it knit up beautifully. A quick, cosy project that still feels special, perfect for knitters and crocheters alike.

Wearing and washing

Reviewers describe finished pieces as very comfortable to wear, with many buyers saying the items feel cosy and enjoyable. One customer noted that their finished pieces blocked nicely with little to no rolling. Love it!

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4.9 Based on 261 reviews

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Lisa H.
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I am currently knitting a vest in this, and it is a scrumptious yarn!

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Claire H.
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Beautiful Yarn

So soft and lovely to knit with. It does have a vinegar smell that really interests my dog. Such a great colour range.

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Michalene
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Perfect for beanie hats

Easy to work with and great colour. Knits up fast. I use it for beanie hats.

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Lee F.
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It was easy to order, the delivery was quick, and the prices are great. I'm using it for making beanies. I would definitely recommend. Perfect!

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Bella
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Beautiful soft, thick merino wool. Crocheting uses a lot of this wool so I needed four balls to make a long scarf but could have only used two balls if knitting one.

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Fi H.
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❤️

…such a beautiful blue! Great quality yarn both to knit and to wear…knits up quickly on 9mm needles, non-superwash

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Fi H.
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❤️

Lovely quality wool… great to knit with, so many gorgeous colourways, very comfortable to wear…non-superwash, knits up fast on 9mm needles

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Treehouse S.
Reviewed: Malabrigo Rasta
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Rasta is one of my top favorite yarns. I make hats and cowls with it. It's soft, easy to work with - I usually use size 13 needles with it. The colors are beautiful; my favorite is archangel. It blocks nicely with little to no rolling. Try it out, it's wonderful!

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Amy J.
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Malabrigo yarns are the best I’ve used. The colors are rich and gorgeous, the yarn is soft but durable. Once you’ve knitted with Malabrigo, you’re likely to never want anything else!

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Colette V.
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If you need to knit a quick nice present for Xmas….this is ideal. I made few toques ( it takes about 2 hours for one toque)with this lovely wool. I couldn’t wait Xmas to give it. Compliments are flying. Really all what it is …. It’s the wool. I wish it was not that expensive… I would love to knit a sweater with that wool.

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